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The Daily Free Press

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Google search results for Super Bowl LIX. The Philadelphia Eagles won 40-22 against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Students host, attend Super Bowl watch parties around campus

By Avery Fox February 10, 2025
Students attend Super Bowl LIX watch parties around campus, surprised by low turnout.
Boston University junior Caine Murcia in front of a BU brownstone. Murcia is one of many BU Community members trying to navigate life as a person with a disability. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘It starts by listening’: Accessibility has a long way to go at BU

By Chinanuekpele Okoli and Madyline Swearing February 7, 2025
Walking up the stairs is difficult for Boston University junior Caine Murcia. With a disability that makes half of their body go numb, they have to use an elevator to access other floors. Inaccessibility in classroom buildings impedes their ability to learn. They are not alone in their challenges.
Ibram X. Kendi at South by Southwest Conference in Austin, Texas on March 8. The Center for Antiracist Research will be closing when its university charter expires on June 30. COURTESY OF FUZHEADO VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

‘Behind closed doors’: Ibram X. Kendi departs BU, Center for Antiracist Research to close after 5 years

By Nicole Abrams February 7, 2025
Ibram X. Kendi, author, activist and founder of the BU Center for Antiracist Research, is leaving BU after five years, and CAR will close June 30 when its charter with the University expires, according to a Jan. 30 announcement.
Mental health resource pamphlets in Boston University Student Health Services. BU was placed on the ‘2025 Mental Health Services Honor Roll’ created by The Princeton Review. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU named in inaugural ‘Mental Health Services Honor Roll,’ students advocate for more representation in mental health services

By Avery Fox February 7, 2025
Boston University was one of 16 universities listed in the Princeton Review’s inaugural “2025 Mental Health Services Honor Roll,” leaving students appreciative yet critical.
Protestors hold signs against homeless encampment sweeps on the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and the Boston University Bridge. Warm Up Boston, an organization that supports Boston’s unhoused community, organized a rally to stop the sweeps of homeless encampments on Wednesday morning. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Warm Up Boston holds rally calling for the end of encampment sweeps, delays sweep scheduled at BU Bridge

By Elizabeth Mehler February 6, 2025
Rally at BU Bridge to end sweeps of homeless encampments results in delay of sweep.
Flyers for a petition to improve the Warren Towers dining hall are displayed in the dormitory. Boston University students created the petition because of their frustration with the quality of food. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student-led petition pushes for healthier, more diverse food options in dining halls

By Sara Creato February 5, 2025
Students create petition calling for healthier food and a larger variety in BU's dining halls
People walk under scaffolding outside of Warren Towers. Residents of Warren Towers have complained about lack of communication regarding renovations to the dormitory. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Students call for better communication from BU administration amidst Warren Towers renovation

By Sangmin Song February 5, 2025
Students push for better communication from the University, with ongoing Warren Towers renovations.
Questrom School of Business Rafik B. Hariri Building. Former Questrom Media Technician Jared May is under investigation for sharing a post of six DOGE employees with the caption “Wanted for Treason Dead or Alive” on social media platform X. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BREAKING: BU employee Jared May’s post about DOGE employees triggers national outrage

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2025
Boston University employee Jared May is under fire after he posted online Monday about six young DOGE employees, garnering national attention and outrage.
Boston University’s International Students and Scholars Office, which assists students with securing immigration classification. Boston University organizations and clubs plan to help protect students from President Trump’s mass deportation efforts amid ICE sightings on BU’s campus. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus organizations arrange efforts to educate, protect students amidst Trump executive orders

By Veronica Hernandez February 4, 2025
Boston University students express concern over President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts after he signed an executive order Jan. 20 allowing federal immigration agents to enter “sanctuary” spaces, including schools.
Members of Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine speak at the BU Student Government meeting on Monday. StuGov members passed a bill for the university to disclose investments in companies involved in Middle Eastern conflicts. PHOTO BY HANNAH BAPTISTE

StuGov passes referendum bill calling University to disclose investments, BU Students for Israel criticizes in open letter

By Hannah Baptiste February 4, 2025
The Boston University Student Government passed a referendum bill Monday allowing students to vote on three questions regarding University disclosure, divestment and reinvestment of funds to companies involved in Middle Eastern conflicts.
The reception desk at The Boston University Center for Career Development. Tuesday, President Trump’s first full day in office, he signed an executive order which aims to halt Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices in various federal, corporate and higher education institutions, including BU. ZIBBY ENGLISH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student leaders fear decreased minority enrollment, employment opportunities after Trump DEI rollback

By Nicole Abrams January 31, 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Jan. 21 to curb diversity, equity and inclusion practices in higher education institutions, signaling negative impacts for Boston University students.
The Boston University Center for Sexual Assault Response and Prevention. BU released the results of The Student Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey which was designed to gauge student perceptions of campus climate and knowledge of University resources related to sexual misconduct. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Students call for more action following results of campus climate survey on sexual assault

By Avery Fox January 31, 2025
Boston University released the results of a campus climate survey Jan. 23 assessing sexual assault and sexual misconduct.
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